Opposition forces in Libya say they have pushed back on recent advances by troops loyal to Colonel Muammar Gaddafi. Anchor Marco Werman speaks with the BBC's Jon Leyne in the rebel-held town of Benghazi.

Libyan leader Colonel Muammar Gaddafi has refused to stand down amid widespread anti-government protests which he said had tarnished the image of the country. Lisa Mulins talks with the BBC's Jon Leyne who has just crossed into eastern Libya.

In Cairo today, thousands of anti-government protesters clashed with riot police. It was the largest demonstration in Egypt in years. The BBC's Jon Leyne in Cairo witnessed the clashes and describes the scene to host Marco Werman.